Suggestions for a Coyote Rifle

[jbar174]

Going to get after some yotes after deer season.I would like some ideas as to what some of y'all use forhunting them. I'm thinking of a .204, .223, or a .243 in a bolt action.Suggestions appreciated.

[RemingtonGuy1991]

If your hunting for the furs i think your picks will work but i hunt them just for a hobby and I really dont have need for furs so I use a 270 WIN

[Hurricanespg]

I like the .243 because it can pull triple duty by going deer and hog hunting as well.
I know it is not popular, but I like to use the 30-06 loaded with 90gr bullets also......that rifle can pull off quite a few other jobs too.

[coyote#68]

for just coyote hunting any of the cals. you mentioned will work fine.I use a ruger m77 markII compact with a luepold 4X12X40 scope the whole rig weighs around seven pounds and is capable of 300yard shots in 223 caliber if you need a double duty caliber then the 243 is best for deer and coyotes without a lot of recoil.My rifle is only 35 3/8 inches long.If you are a big tall person it would feel like a kids rifle but if you walk up hill for a mile packing it,it feels like a dream rifle.And for the normal 200 yard or less shots in ky I think it's perfect for me!!

[WhitBri]

For caliber I think .204 is a little small for yotes, I know some will disagree but I stick to the mainstay of the .223. It will always be around. As far as gun, can't beat a savage for a bolt action. Acturate as anything out there, great trigger fully adjustable, and inexpensive as it gets. Model is up to you, I shoot a bull barrel cause mine doubles as a praire dog gun, but a buddy has a standard that shoots just as good. Havn't seen one that won't do under a 1/2" at 100 yrds

[stalkingbear]

WARNING: if you EVER go yote shooting with an accurate AR rifle-you'll NEVER use anything else purposely on yotes. It's a BLAST to bust more than 1, or nail them running. The fast followup shots come in handy more times than you would think.

[jbar174]

ORIGINAL: stalkingbear

WARNING: if you EVER go yote shooting with an accurate AR rifle-you'll NEVER use anything else purposely on yotes. It's a BLAST to bust more than 1, or nail them running. The fast followup shots come in handy more times than you would think.

I've been reading about the new Remington, I have a Bushmaster, but it's set up for close quarters. Thanks for the replies, decisions, decisions....

[Bullet Hole Bailey]

I use a Colt AR in 223....have yet to shoot one with i thoughhaha

[RemingtonGuy1991]

ORIGINAL: coyote#68

for just coyote hunting any of the cals. you mentioned will work fine.I use a ruger m77 markII compact with a luepold 4X12X40 scope the whole rig weighs around seven pounds and is capable of 300yard shots in 223 caliber if you need a double duty caliber then the 243 is best for deer and coyotes without a lot of recoil.My rifle is only 35 3/8 inches long.If you are a big tall person it would feel like a kids rifle but if you walk up hill for a mile packing it,it feels like a dream rifle.And for the normal 200 yard or less shots in ky I think it's perfect for me!!

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT CAMO KIT FOR YOUR GUN!

[salukipv1]

.22-250 Rem, or .243 Win.

.220 Swift

Those would be my 3 choices...